The artwork, titled “Dark forest and bird” by Max Ernst, is a surrealist landscape painting executed with oil on canvas. Measuring 65 x 81 cm, the piece belongs to the surrealism art movement and is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork portrays a densely packed dark forest, seemingly impenetrable, with a mysterious and almost ominous ambiance. A bird, perhaps symbolizing a faint presence of life or a departure from the dark environs, contrasts against the formidable backdrop. Overhead, a swirling, circular light source punctuates the somber tones of the forest, hinting at surreal cosmic or otherworldly elements. The texture and colors employed create a sense of depth and complexity, characteristic of the surrealist style.
